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Vilda says he sought to downplay Rubiales kiss

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Jorge Vilda says he tried to persuade Jenni Hermoso to downplay the kiss his boss gave her at the 2023 World Cup .

Vilda is on trial on charges of attempting to coerce her into publicly saying the kiss was consensual.

He said he spoke to her brother Rafael on the flight back to Spain from Sydney following Spain 's victory over England in the final.

Rubiales, who took the stand on Tuesday , denies charges of sexual assault and coercion.

The trial is in its final phase and a verdict is expected in weeks .

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